expectations

I attended the Commencement rites of the UE Graduate School last April 28, 2011 at PICC. After five years of toiling in the graduate school, I finally made it. To say that I am very happy is an understatement. I am ecstatic because I made my parents proud. They can tell everyone that would listen that their daughter has a Masters degree. And I also gained a new sense of self-confidence knowing that I can actually accomplish my goal through commitment and perseverance.

Now the next challenge will be how would I use my new degree in my further advancement. I fell like there are so many options and the world is my oyster. I felt that this new title, there had been higher expectations from me. In my work alone, my colleagues were guessing that I am about to find a new job. I am flattered that they actually believe that I can soar higher. And I know I truly can, that is why I am cherishing every moment that I have in my company that had been my family for almost four years now. I am giving my best as an EIA and TL, because I love what I do but I have to let go of it soon to follow my dreams and be a better version of myself.

It is my family who had been tirelessly supporting me. When I was in the gap years in the grad school, they just let me be. But my mom and dad never failed to ask how am I doing in school or what chapter in my project study had I been working on. It took me a longer time to finish my studies but I felt that they never doubt that I can finish it in due time. That’s why I felt happy that I did not disappoint them.

Now I’ll continue to live my life. I can’t fight destiny anymore, I am excited to discover what lies ahead.